Sequoias are majestic trees. The towering redwoods found in the mountains of California are among the world’s largest trees. The most impressive of these trees have been given grand names such as “The President” and “The General Sherman.”
Which phrases provide a clue to the connotation of the word majestic?
A.
“most impressive,” “grand names”
B.
“grand names,” “world’s largest trees”
C.
“towering redwoods,” “mountains of California”
D.
“mountains of California,” “world’s largest trees”